We proudly support the Kent Charity Awards 2026

We were delighted to sponsor the Kent Charity Awards 2026, an inspiring evening celebrating the outstanding charities, volunteers and community organisations making a difference across the county.

Held on 3 September at the Ashford International Hotel, the awards brought together more than 270 guests from across Kent’s charity sector to recognise the remarkable impact of individuals and organisations dedicated to supporting local communities.

As a long-standing adviser to charities and not-for-profit organisations, Kreston Reeves are proud to have played a part in recognising excellence within the sector and celebrating the achievements of this year’s finalists and winners.

The evening showcased the breadth and diversity of Kent’s charitable community, with awards presented across categories including:

• Overall Charity of the Year,
• Volunteer of the Year,
• Trustee of the Year,
• Community Charity of the Year,
• Large Charity of the Year,
• Mental Health Charity of the Year,
• Care Charity of the Year,
• Disability Charity of the Year,
• Best Use of Volunteers Charity of the Year,
• Children’s Charity of the Year,
• Animal and the Environment Charity of the Year and
• Animal and the Environment for Wellbeing Charity of the Year

Among the evening’s winners were Imago Community, named Kent Charity of the Year, Jordan Chan, who received Volunteer of the Year, and The Community Cupboard, recognised for Best Use of Volunteers.

The Kent Charity Awards continue to shine a spotlight on the incredible work being undertaken by charities of all sizes, celebrating innovation, resilience and commitment to improving lives across the region.

Commenting on Kreston Reeves’ involvement in the awards, Sam Rouse, Head of Charities at Kreston Reeves, said:

“The Kent Charity Awards are a fantastic opportunity to recognise the dedication, passion and impact of charities and the people behind them. Every finalist and winner should be immensely proud of what they have achieved. It was inspiring to see so many organisations coming together to celebrate the difference they make in communities across Kent. At Kreston Reeves, we are proud to support the charity sector and to sponsor an event that highlights the vital contribution charities make to society.”

For more information about the awards and the full list of winners and finalists, visit the Kent Charity Awards website.